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South Mountain Community College (SMCC)
- 7050 S 24th St
- Phoenix, AZ 85040
- OPEID College Code: 02146600
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- General Phone: (602) 243-8135
- President: Ken Atwater
- Website: www.southmountaincc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 4,254
- College Alias: SMCC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- South Mountain Community College provides quality higher education for our diverse community. We create a caring teaching and learning environment in an increasingly global and technological society. Our purpose is to meet these needs by offering:
* General Education Courses
* Transfer programs
* Occupational education and career development
* Continuing education
* Developmental studies and English as a Second Language
* Cultural, civic, and social events
* Academic support and student services
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 62% | 6% | 34% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,365 | $3,163 | $757 | $1,110 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.3% | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Number in Default | 24 | 13 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 211 | 130 | 58 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,462 | $6,054 | $5,554 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,750 | $6,750 | $6,202 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,064 | $1,024 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,668 | $7,368 | $7,098 |
| Other Expenses | $5,076 | $4,878 | $4,698 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,076 | $4,878 | $4,698 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,566 | $7,118 | $6,578 |
| Out of State | $7,854 | $7,814 | $7,226 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,310 | $19,364 | $18,374 |
| Out of State | $20,598 | $20,060 | $19,022 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,642 | $11,996 | $11,276 |
| Out of State | $12,930 | $12,692 | $11,924 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | - | 1 |
| Business, Commerce | 26 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security | 1 | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 10 | 2 |
| Information Technology | - | - |
| Web and Digital Design | - | - |
| Education | ||
| Early Childhood Education | 4 | 5 |
| Education, Other | 6 | - |
| Elementary Education | - | 3 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Child Development | - | 5 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 11 | 9 |
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | - |
| Natural Sciences | 30 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | 26 | 79 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | - | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | 152 |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Physical Sciences | - | 27 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Art and Art Studies | 242 | - |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | - | 2 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,254 Undergraduate: 4,254
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,497 Female: 2,757
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,497 Female: 2,757
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 867 Part-Time: 3,387
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 867 Part-Time: 3,387
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 29 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 188 | 4% |
| Black | 635 | 15% |
| Asian | 154 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1,691 | 40% |
| White | 1,140 | 27% |
| Unknown | 417 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 698 | 16% |
| Ages 18-19 | 758 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 468 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 423 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 479 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 349 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 264 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 450 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 280 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 50 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 35 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 362 | 189 | 173 |
| Faculty Status | 232 | 62 | 170 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 232 | 62 | 170 |
| Primarily Instruction | 232 | 62 | 170 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 92 | 91 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 56 | 55 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 13 | 13 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,358 (62) | $76,149 (29) | $76,542 (33) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,358 (62) | $76,149 (29) | $76,542 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $43,160 | $21,580 | $21,580 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 100 | 65 | 35 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 100 | 65 | 35 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Golf | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Soccer | 20 | 20 | - |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $23,160 | $12,980 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,301 | $2,146 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 14% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 14% |
| Female | 15% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 35% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
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